Media Releases
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New Network Launched to Address Diabetes Complications
Toronto, ON - A new national research network was launched today to transform the health outcomes of individuals with diabetes and its related complications. It will be led by two of Canada’s top researchers in the field and includes researchers conducting leading-edge health and biomedical research at nine institutions across the country. “Diabetes is a huge burden to our health system right now. One in four Canadians have diabetes or pre-diabetes and it’s costing us $16-billion per year to treat. By…
“Conspicuous conservation” a factor in socially responsible product innovation, shows Rotman study
Toronto – Companies may a bigger incentive to invest in developing socially responsible products if it means those who eventually buy them can stand a little taller than those who don't, says new research. Consumers do not only listen to their own conscience when making decisions around buying environmentally-friendlier cars or sweat shop-free clothing -- they're also considering how those choices will make them stack up against other people, says the study from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of…
Advisory Board and Fellows Appointed to University of Toronto’s Martin Prosperity Institute
Toronto – A new advisory board has been appointed at the Martin Prosperity Institute (MPI) as the institute also adds two fellows to its 2016 roster. MPI is a research centre at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The current focus of the institute is its Democratic Capitalism project, which explores ways to improve the critical underpinnings of our social, political and financial systems. “Our advisory board brings together thought leaders from around the world and the Rotman…
Opening Reception for Common Ground: ART x BISSELL 2016 Exhibition
Toronto, ON - Inspired by the plight of Syrian refugees, and by the ongoing displacement of peoples in Toronto and abroad, ART x BISSELL, in partnership with SKETCH and The Remix Project, is pleased to present Common Ground, the 2nd annual contemporary art exhibition at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information (iSchool). Curated by Master of Museum Studies students Madeleine Adamson, Annissa Malvoisin and Camille-Mary Sharp, Common Ground: ART x BISSELL 2016 explores topics as diverse as homelessness, gender and diaspora, drawing on the…
Tax increment financing makes small dent in transit infrastructure costs
Toronto, ON - Is tax increment financing (TIF) a good option to pay for Toronto’s infrastructure? A new paper from the Institute of Municipal Finance and Governance (IMFG) reveals that this line of financing is only one of many that the City should consider. In the paper, called Can Tax Increment Financing Support Transportation Infrastructure Investment?, authors Murtaza Haider and Liam Donaldson study Toronto’s Sheppard East subway extension and its impact on surrounding property values to determine if it could have…
Sport, Sex and Identity Symposium
Toronto, ON - How can sport act as a platform to promote human rights and break down barriers? How can it reflect and define our cultural identity and shape gender roles? Join U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education for Sport, Sex and Identity, a public symposium discussing the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. Mark Tewksbury, best known as an Olympic gold medalist, will lead the event and Keynote Speaker Bruce Kidd…
“We have a responsibility to take decisive action on climate change”: University of Toronto president
Toronto, ON - University of Toronto President Meric Gertler today unveiled a 14-point plan of specific, targeted actions that aim to make a difference on climate change now. Gertler outlined U of T’s plan to battle climate change in a bold report, Beyond Divestment: Taking Decisive Action on Climate Change. Read the report Gertler said U of T’s approach to the investment of its endowment and pension funds should be broadened to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when…
Researchers identify major security and privacy issues in Popular China Browser Application, QQ
Toronto, ON - A new study from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab identifies security and privacy issues in QQ Browser, a mobile browser produced by China-based Internet giant Tencent, which may put many millions of users of the application at risk of serious compromise. Citizen Lab researchers identified problems in both the Android and Windows versions of the application. The Android version of the browser transmits personally identifiable data, including a user’s search terms, the URLs of visited websites,…
Course evaluation system developed at U of T to be available around the world
Toronto, ON - evalUT, a course evaluation framework developed at the University of Toronto, is going to be made available to educators around the world. Montreal-based eXplorance, a leading provider of software solutions that support learning, will be licensing evalUT and intends to make the framework commercially available to the global education market. The product of years of data-driven research at U of T’s Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, evalUT includes a set of validated questions that enable students…
Saving sunshine for a rainy day: New catalyst offers efficient storage of alternative energies
Toronto, ON - We can’t control when the wind blows and when the sun shines, so finding efficient ways to store energy from alternative sources remains an urgent research problem. Now, a group of researchers led by Professor Ted Sargent at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering may have a solution inspired by nature. The team has designed the most efficient catalyst for storing energy in chemical form, by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, just like…